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Silva set for Man City return against Bayern Munich

The Spain international has missed five games since suffering a thigh injury on international duty, but is in line to make his comeback in the Champions League.

Striker Sergio Aguero, not risked in Saturday's Premier League defeat at Aston Villa due to a minor knock, is also likely to feature in the glamour Group D clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Manager Manuel Pellegrini said: "David is in the squad. I think he can at least play some minutes. Sergio is fit and he is also on the list."

Pellegrininhas called for his to respond to their disappointment at Villa Park, where they surrendered a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2, ending a run of three successive wins in which City had scored 12 goals and started to look like the force they aspire to be.

Pellegrini said: "Of course, I always expect a big response from the players.

"We respect the Champions League very well and it is very important for us to continue against the most difficult team in the group.